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I thought I'd share some of the neat things I've discovered this week. Well, not that I "discovered" per se, but it's new to me.
As if the logo for the blog header weren't awesome enough, this guy makes flowers, penquins, and even giraffes from pancake batter. Just wait 'till you see the crane! It's a relatively new blog, but Jim's Pancakes is one I'll be keeping an eye on.
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According to the Telegraph News of the UK, Doctor Who has caused an upswing in bow tie popularity. Ironically enough, I read not one but two tutorials on making bow ties this week! For those of you that are more old-school, here's a bow tie that you tie (complete with video tutorial on tying it); for the convenience-loving, here's a pre-tied bow tie.
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The Monday after Mother's Day is National Wear Your Apron Day. I have several to choose from, 'cuz I'm weird like that, you know. There's an awesome article called Apron Evangelism that renewed my love of aprons several years ago. And just to prove that I'm not as weird as you think (okay, I probably am, but not because of this), check out The Apronista - an entire blog dedicated to aprons!
Don't have one to celebrate? I've got a few to spare, so I'm giving one away! You'll be all set for next year's celebration with your very own vintage apron.
*Mandatory Entry*: Leave a comment telling me why you want an apron. Did your mother or grandmother wear one? Are you a messy cook? Retro cool?
Extra Entries:
Tweet this giveaway and leave a comment with a link to the tweet. This can be done once each day. Neato trick: just click that link and it will open a new window with the status filled in for you - all you have to do is click update!visit @3stairs to win a vintage apron! http://bit.ly/bk3Qqm
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I'll let Random.org choose a winner on May 17, so get your entries in by 11:59 pm on Sunday, May 16!
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82 comments:
I had never thought of wearing one until I saw my mother-in-law doing so. Not only are they practical, but they actually look cute too.
I remember how much I loved my mom's old-school apron and I'd love to have one myself. I'm still learning to cook so things can get pretty messy, and this apron would definitely come in handy!
I am a really messy cook and I love the retro style.
i am always wiping my hands on my pants mverno@roadrunner.com
I wear aprons to cook because that is how my grandmother taught me and I LOVE this vintage look :)
i want an apron because who doesn't want to look cute in the kitchen?! also, my grandma wore one and everything she made was awesome. my theory. the apron was somehow responsible!
I love to wear aprons and am really a sloppy cook but a good cook
I want an apron because I always get dirty when I cook- Im not very graceful!!Thanks for the chance.mogrill@comcast.net
When I think of my grandma...I think of an apron. She has long since passed away but I can still see her in the kitchen, standing over the sloppy joes or pot roast with her apron tied perfectly in a bow in the back! I miss her so much! So many of her recipes have since been passed on to me and my famiy LOVES them. Now all I need is an aporon to "tie" it altogether!
My grandmother had a big drawer of aprons. During WWII flour came in printed cloth sacks. I got sundress out of the pretty ones and aprons were made out of all the others. She made all styles depending on the amount of material she had. Many times we had matching aprons. She wore one all day every day. I have a friend getting married this month and I would love to win this for her. Thanks for the entry
love wearing aprons, this style is so retro cool
I would love an apron because I love to look cute and keep clean while I cook! However, its more than that - I like to feel a little bit "Skippy" if that makes sense! It feels good to be different!
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love aprons, especially the vintage onessingermagic1(at)yahoo(dot)com
An apron would not only look OH SO CUTE but be practical in the kitchen as well.
I like to wear aprons especially the older styles. I guess it reminds me of cooking with my grandma when I was little.
My Mom was a microwave cook and didn't wear and apron. Grandma was a busy cook. I'm an aspiring cook. I see the ladies in my husbands family wearing pretty aprons and doing the Betty Crocker thing. I'd like one to fit in. Who knows, maybe it will make me a better cook. LOL
I wear an apron currently...a new one would be awesome :)
I really like the older style aprons!! To me, they just look neat. I am a big fan of the Victorian era so I like them in that style. Please enter me. Thanks!
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I love to wear an apron when I cook-it keeps my clothes clean, and looks nice too!
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I LOVE wearing Aprons. I would love to win one. Please enter me. My birthday is this month also so it would kind of be a birthday gift.
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Quite honestly, I wear one because I am a messy cook (sometimes;)
I want a apron because im a messy cook and I love anything vintage.Thanks fingers crossed. Marian
My mother has a different apron for each holiday, so I associate aprons with good food, fun times with family, and big celebrations.
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I want an apron because I'm a really messy cook! I slop dishwater all over the place, I tend to get grease pops, etc on my clothes as I cook. Yeah, I'm pretty messy
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I've always wanted a retro apron. I've turned down other aprons because they are not retro like this one!
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I would like an apron, because I am a very messy, but great cook.I have wanted an apron for awhile, but just never bought one for myself.twoofakind12@yahoo.com
I don't remember my mother or grandmother ever wearing aprons. I started using aprons about a year ago, but really should have started sooner. I used to go through so many towels just wiping my hands off. I am a messy, messy cook. I finally broke down and bought an apron. Then my mom made me one for my birthday. I wish I had about 5 more though!
I want to win the apron because I bake so often I can't keep mine clean! Also I love vintage!six_one_nine_girlie86 (at) yahoo (dot) com
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Love the style and I am a very messy cook.
my husband would think it's cute!
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Something about having an apron on brings me some peace, mostly a pretty one. I have a few. Two are just very basic and they are great when I'm being messy in the kitchen. I have a very pretty one that I were when I just have some work to do. I don't even remember any of the ladies in my family wearing them.
My grandmother used to wear an apron plus it would be helpful to keep me from looking like a slob as often!
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My mom never wore an apron, but I just think that they are so cute. Plus, I am a messy cook. I think I have ruined more shirts than I can count on one hand.
I'd like a vintage apron to hang in my kitchen. Reminds me of my grandma.grace45241@yahoo.com
My mom wore an apron on Sundays over her church clothes and whenever she baked. She had a special spot where she kept it and it was an honor for whomever got to fetch it for her or put it away.
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I grew up with both of my grandmothers and mother always wearing an apron when cooking.So to me it just seems natural to always wear an apron when I am in the kitchen.I have a gorgeous display of them to choose from hanging on my wall.Thank you so much for the chance to win.jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com
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I'm a pretty good cook, but a messy one too. I'd love to have a cool apron so I could be a cute cook as well.
Wearing an apron reminds me so much of my beloved grandmother! She always wore an apron when cooking and would put one on me if I helped. Such great memories! sherri419 at gmail dot com
That's the best apron style that I've ever seen!! ...and yes I'm a messy cook. Do you share/sell your pattern?judy7885 at gmail dot com
i'm a very messy cook! i'd love an apron to help keeping myself somewhat clean!xbeautifulcoma at yahoo dot com
I have no idea why be we've become obsessed with aprons- I have not seen one like this- tres adorable.
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I am a very messy cook.
My darling grandmother always wore an apron. If you were lucky, she might give you some Chiclets gum out of a package she kept in one of her apron pockets! I also love vintage textiles and aprons.
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I love aprons & have several vintage ones + a few newly bought ones too.
I only have one apron, and it's vintage...not in a good way.
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I always grew up with one. Mom's rules! And I thought I would revolt and never use one. But lately while baking, I've realized one would sure come in handy!
I started wearing aprons about a year ago. I am not sure why, my mom didn't wear them, but I do remember my grandmother wearing an apron when we would bake.
I like aprons because they're retro
My cooking sucks, Im hoping an awesome apron will distract people.
I would love to win one I am so messy, ny grandma always wore one thanks for the chance to win
I cook a lot!
My mother always wore an apron on the kitchen. I would love to wear a retro apron.
My Grandmother wore aprons all the time and she always looked so stylish.
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I am a very messy cook.I don't know how I do it,but I am very messy
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I want an apron because I'm a messy cook.
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